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braking

UK
/ˈbreɪkɪŋ/
US
/ˈbreɪkɪŋ/

Translations

brakingnoun
The car's braking was smooth and efficient.
Торможение автомобиля было плавным и эффективным.
Synonyms
retardation
halt
slowing down
stopping
deceleration
brakinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈbreɪkɪŋ/
US
/ˈbreɪkɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe systems, forces, or components related to applying brakes.
Synonyms
slowing
decelerating
retarding
arresting
slowing-down
speed-reducing
stop-inducing
brakeverb

braking

Gerund

braked
Past Simple
braked
Past Participle
braking
Gerund
UK
/breɪk/
US
/breɪk/
He had to brake suddenly to avoid hitting the deer.
Ему пришлось резко тормозить, чтобы не сбить оленя.
Synonyms
halt
check
reduce speed
slow down
stop
Antonyms
accelerate

Definitions

brakingnoun
The action or process of slowing down or stopping a moving vehicle by using a brake.
The braking of the car was smooth and efficient, preventing any sudden jolts.
brakinggerund / present participle
Relating to or serving the function of slowing or stopping by means of a brake.
The truck's braking system was inspected before the long journey.
brakeverb
To slow down or stop a moving vehicle by using a brake.
She had to brake suddenly to avoid hitting the deer that ran onto the road.
To slow, block, or hinder the progress or development of something.
Rising inflation has braked consumer spending this year.
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